Anchovy is a character from Girls und Panzer, known as the lively and passionate commander of Anzio High School's Sensha-dō (Tankery) team. She comes from Aichi Prefecture, joined her current school after being scouted, and is now a senior student and the captain of her club. Her cool, military-style appearance stands out, and she is famous for her Mussolini-inspired outfit, black ribbon twin-tails, and always carrying a whip. Anchovy leads her tank team as the commander of a P40. She is known for bringing her club back from decline, winning the trust of her younger teammates, and leading them with her warm, firm guidance. She prefers her nickname "Anchovy" and does not like being called by her real name, Chiyomi Anzai. She is bright, quick to recover from setbacks, and highly values fair matches. She also has good friendships with members of Ōarai Girls' Academy and shows a different, more competitive side in the manga. Her lighthearted personality and strong presence have made her popular among fans.
Anchovy is often seen in a military-like uniform that reminds people of Mussolini.
She wears her black hair in twin-tails, tied with black ribbons.
She is always carrying a whip, adding to her commanding look.
Anchovy is from Aichi Prefecture.
She was scouted to join her current school.
She is now in her third year (senior year) and leads the Sensha-dō club as its captain.
When she joined, the Sensha-dō club at Anzio High School was struggling and almost forgotten.
Anchovy has worked hard to revive the club and bring it back to life.
Anchovy has a cheerful and energetic spirit.
She can sometimes act high and mighty, but she is friendly and positive overall.
She quickly bounces back after setbacks and never stays down for long.
Anchovy prefers to go by her nickname and dislikes being called by her real name, Chiyomi Anzai.
She is a fair-minded competitor and values honest and direct battles.
Anchovy is the commander of the P40 tank for Anzio High School.
She serves as the leader, giving commands and guiding her team in Tankery matches.
She is excellent at building team unity and earning respect from her teammates.
Anchovy’s Sensha-dō club is mostly made up of underclassmen, with Anchovy as their only senior.
She is called “Duce” (commander) and “Big Sister” affectionately by her teammates.
She has friendly connections with members of Ōarai Girls' Academy.
She once invited them for dinner and even came to cheer them on during the finals.
Reviving the Club
Anchovy joins Anzio High School after being scouted.
When she arrives, the Sensha-dō club is falling apart.
She becomes captain and works hard to rebuild the team.
Most of the members are younger students, but Anchovy brings everyone together.
Friendship and Sportsmanship
Anchovy values fair play and believes in winning battles honorably.
She reaches out to the members of Ōarai Girls' Academy, showing kindness and friendship.
She invites them to dinner and supports them at important matches.
Differences in the Manga
In the manga version, Anchovy has a stronger focus on winning at any cost.
She criticizes Miho Nishizumi’s actions in the previous finals.
Even after losing, she verbally attacks Miho Nishizumi, showing a more prideful and intense side.
Anchovy won 3rd place in a fan vote at AnimeJapan 2017 for Girls und Panzer: Sensha-dō Daisakusen!
In fan creations, her cheerful nature is often shown in many fun situations.
Anchovy’s unique personality and style have made her a standout favorite among series fans.
Full name: Chiyomi Anzai.
Nickname: Anchovy.
Captain of Anzio High School’s Sensha-dō team.
Role: Tank commander (P40).
Personality: Energetic, fair, quick rebounder.
Signature look: Twin-tails, black ribbons, whip, military outfit.
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